… Introduction of Solarize and SEEDS II Solarize is a unique community-based program that leverages peers and … the result of total solar installation by income group for Rounds 8, 9, and 10. In this study, low- and middle-income (LMI) is defined as households below 90 percent of the area … the result of total solar installation by income group for Rounds 8, 9, and 10. In this study, low- and middle-income (LMI) is defined as households below 90 percent of the area …
… The popularity of solar energy skyrocketed in South Carolina (SC) with the introduction of net metering in … the grid. After the introduction of DER, the Palmetto State went from having virtually no solar energy to having an installed capacity of 591 megawatts (MW). Statewide, an estimated … this year, bill H.4421, which would have removed the cap on net-metering and opened the market to large-scale solar, received a 61-44 majority vote by the SC House of …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing … investing. The SOCAP conservation finance curriculum is divided into four main parts: Market growth and key stakeholders. There is rapidly growing interest in investment-driven … and sources of capital that are coming together to get deals done. Established and emerging market opportunities. Interest continues to build in investment-driven strategies that can …
… impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments … formerly incarcerated individuals stay out of prison at predetermined rates. (In this case, the social outcomes were not met.) In February 2011 , President Obama’s proposed 2012 … formerly incarcerated individuals stay out of prison at predetermined rates. (In this case, the social outcomes were not met.) In February 2011 , President Obama’s proposed 2012 …
… among the top 10, eight are from Asia. China is the biggest polluter. The fallout from this study, and work that has come since, was immediate and expansive. Media worldwide jumped on … control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around … among the top 10, eight are from Asia. China is the biggest polluter. The fallout from this study, and work that has come since, was immediate and expansive. Media worldwide jumped on …
… factor than households with other primary heating systems. How large is the potential market? We asked survey respondents to estimate the age of their existing primary heating … in installing heat pumps, mentioned by 47% of surveyed heat pump owners. Installation of solar PV panels (26%) and energy prices (26%) are tied for the second most common trigger … open to installing a renewable primary heating system. This is an important insight for expanding the use of renewable primary heating systems like ground source heat pumps, ducted …
… is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to … is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to … is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to …
… changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual investments add up. Rissman and Reed … They’re now in a transition phase, as they figure out how to move to a larger financial market, either New York or San Francisco. Their main advice to future student entrepreneurs … changes its investment practices, it spurs a tangible and immediate impact, which isn’t the case for most individual investors. But individual investments add up. Rissman and Reed …
… the grant will support novel approaches to supporting low-carbon heating and cooling markets and technologies. “There is no better evidence than the breadth and quality of this … installers of renewable thermal technologies. Energy Sage, which provides online quotes for solar installers, will be a project partner. Primary applicant: City of Cambridge. A … installers of renewable thermal technologies. Energy Sage, which provides online quotes for solar installers, will be a project partner. Primary applicant: City of Cambridge. A …
… to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the business case for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, … philanthropic efforts can easily sync with the sustainable development goals, and in some cases should be reframed as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off … to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the business case for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, …